Iraqi militia factions expected the usual cash handout when the new head of Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force made his first visit to Baghdad earlier this year, succeeding the …
US-Iraq Strategic Talks Not Just About Security Issues
By Larry Luxner, for the Atlantic Council . Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News . US-Iraq strategic talks not just …
Iraq, US Launch Strategic Talks, With Tempered Expectations
That has tempered expectations for the first strategic dialogue between Iraq and the US in a decade, which will chiefly address the fate of the US-led military coalition, as well as economic and …
ISIS Attacks Surge in Iraq Amid Debate on U.S. Troop Levels
The growing pressure on the United States to reduce its military presence in Iraq comes as strikes by the Islamic State are on the rise.
Wyoming Air National Guard member hurt in Iraq C-130 crash
The C-130 crewed by seven Wyoming Air National Guard members had 26 passengers on board when it overshot a runway and crashed into a wall Monday at Camp Taji north of Baghdad, according to Wyoming …
Isis operations increase in Iraq as coalition withdraws
Isis terrorists have ramped up attacks in Iraq, forcing government troops to step up counter-insurgency operations just as western members of the anti-Isis coalition have pared back their presence in …
Ali Allawi: Iraq must cut red tape to do business with Gulf
The finance minister, who visited Saudi Arabia and Kuwait last month, said he avoided discussing Iraq’s need for financing to plug a huge budget deficit expected this year. He said he focused instead …
Denmark helps Combat COVID-19 Pandemic in Iraq
The Government of Denmark has committed DKK 6,000,000 (approximately US$870,000) to support the Government of Iraq’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, in partnership with the United Nations …
Air Force C-130 Hits Wall, Catches Fire During Iraq Night Landing; Crew Safe
The C-130 serves as the airlift workhorse of Operation Inherent Resolve, the Pentagon’s name for the anti-Islamic State campaign, and has for …
Four injured as C-130H overruns runway at Iraq base
The service members’ injuries were not life-threatening, and they are being treated at the base’s medical facility.